Iliotibial band friction syndrome

‘holding’ page:

http://video.about.com/walking/5-Stretches-for-Walkers.htm

Iliotibial band friction syndrome. 4-point stretching exercise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0e8FPL787E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuCm6Iv21jw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP6p_1xfUPU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWzxkOq7W_s

-Single-leg deadlift
-Hip hike
-Three-way leg raises
-Side-plank leg lifts

Point and Flex

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Asglt-0ymw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7hB8BXRKa0

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Gear talk: Heat Exchanger pots

Trail talk: A-Z Adventure Series ‘for walkers’ maps

Gear talk: my backpacking gear for spring in the UK

Trail talk: The Ludlow post box

Trail talk: a return to the Medway Valley Walk

Map measure of the month: the Royal Automobile Club ‘scale rule’ bookmark

Gear talk: Gossamer Gear Shoulder Strap Pocket

Gear talk: cleaning the generator tube on a multi-fuel stove

Iliotibial band friction syndrome

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